Parthenocissus Quinquefolia "Virginia Creeper" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Names: Virginia Creeper, Five-leaved Ivy, American Ivy, Woodbine

📌 Product Description

Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia Creeper, is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine admired for its lush green foliage and spectacular seasonal colour. The leaves are composed of five leaflets, giving the plant its distinctive appearance.

During autumn, the foliage transforms into brilliant shades of red and crimson, creating a dramatic display before the leaves fall for winter. This fast-growing vine climbs using small adhesive tendrils, allowing it to easily attach to walls, fences, and other vertical structures.

Virginia Creeper is widely used in landscaping to cover buildings, pergolas, and fences while providing natural shade and seasonal beauty.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 10 – 20 m (as a climber)
Spread: 5 – 10 m
Growth Habit: Vigorous deciduous climbing vine
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best autumn colour in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or balanced fertiliser in spring if required.

Maintenance:

• Prune in late winter to control growth
• Can be cut back heavily if necessary
• Monitor growth near roofs or gutters

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Seasonal Interest: Green foliage in summer, brilliant red autumn colour, deciduous in winter
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most temperate regions of South Africa
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates moderate frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Spectacular autumn colour
• Fast-growing climber
• Excellent wall coverage
• Provides summer shade
• Low maintenance once established

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Wall and fence coverage
✔ Pergolas and trellises
✔ Building facades
✔ Autumn colour feature
✔ Screening plant